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Anne Gichungu

Anne Gichungu

IT Project Manager - Data

Highest degree :

Masters

Field of study :

MBA

Location :

Nairobi

Citizenships :

Kenyan

Experience :

12 Year(s)

Countries :

Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Nigeria, South Africa, Colombia

Gender :

Female

Sectors :

Banking operations, finance

Dynamic Strategic Operations and Data Program Manager with 12+ years of progressive experience delivering complex technology implementations and data-driven solutions across East Africa's humanitarian and development sectors. Currently leading Rwanda's nationwide civil registration digitization project across 418 government sites, demonstrating expertise in large-scale data migration, governance frameworks, and cross-functional team coordination. Proven track record in Agile methodologies, having successfully implemented SCRUM frameworks across multicultural teams spanning six African countries. Expert in project management tools including JIRA, Microsoft Project, and Azure DevOps, with demonstrated success managing enterprise ERP, CRM, and EDMS implementations. Exceptional ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable business requirements for diverse stakeholder groups, from technical teams to senior executives. Core Competencies: Agile/SCRUM Leadership: Certified in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog management Data Architecture & Governance: Experience with data lakehouse migrations, enterprise data catalogs, and compliance frameworks Cross-functional Team Management: Led multicultural teams across government, NGO, and private sector partnerships Technical Documentation: Developed comprehensive user-friendly documentation for complex systems and processes Stakeholder Engagement: Built strategic partnerships with government entities, donors, and international organizations Humanitarian Sector Alignment: Extensive experience working with government agencies, NGOs, and international development programs, including donor-funded initiatives across Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania, and Nigeria. Deep understanding of humanitarian aid programming challenges, having supported civil registration systems that directly impact vulnerable populations' access to essential services. Value-Driven Approach: Committed to IRC's core values of Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality. Experience implementing child safeguarding policies, beneficiary protection measures, and anti-exploitation frameworks in complex, multi-stakeholder environments. Proven ability to maintain fiscal integrity while managing multimillion-dollar budgets and ensuring compliance with donor requirements. Educational Foundation: MBA in Strategic Management, Bachelor in Business Information Technology, with specialized certifications in Project Management and Business Process Management. Fluent in English and Swahili, with demonstrated cultural competency across diverse international contexts. Passionate about leveraging data and technology to amplify humanitarian impact, with a proven ability to drive continuous improvement, build strategic partnerships, and deliver high-quality results in complex, resource-constrained environments.

Experience with financing agencies

Business Administration